OCALA, Fla. – The body of what is believed to be a missing man was found Monday in a drain pipe in Ocala, police said.
The body was discovered in the 4700 block of SW 62nd Street.
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"All indications are that this may be Mr. Ron Archer, who has been missing since Oct. 10, 2018," police tweeted. "Residents in the neighborhood should not be concerned for their safety."
Ocala police said Archer suffered from dementia and is believed to have entered the drain while walking his dog.
"We extended our deepest condolences to his friends and family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers," police said.
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— Ocala Police Dept (@ocalapd) October 29, 2018
OPD has located an unidentified deceased body in a drain pipe, in the 4700 block of SW 62nd St. All indications are that this may be Mr. Ron Archer, who has been missing since Oct. 10, 2018. Residents in the neighborhood should not be concerned for their safety. pic.twitter.com/Bi3qC6dqZK
Mr. Archer suffered from dementia and is believed to have entered the drain while walking his dog. We extended our deepest condolences to his friends and family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
— Ocala Police Dept (@ocalapd) October 29, 2018
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